Join host Catherine Quiring, a licensed mental health counselor, and her guest Katie Couvillon, a licensed mental health counselor and board-certified coach, as they delve into the importance of honoring personal needs and fostering a needs-based society. The discussion explores self-trust, spiritual awareness, and the complex dynamics of addiction and recovery. They touch on inner healing, the significance of feminine energy, and the societal suppression of emotions like anger and rage. The conversation advocates for a balanced, collaborative approach to collective healing, stressing the reclamation of individual and communal dignity.

Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast  01:08 Meet Katie Couvillon  02:14 Katie's Coaching Services  03:24 Exploring Sobriety and Recovery  06:45 Understanding Addictive Behaviors  09:36 Navigating Personal Needs and Self-Soothing  10:53 Facing Societal Expectations and Personal Advocacy  19:26 Feminine Rage and Societal Norms  25:14 The Importance of Anger and Grief  28:34 Exploring Inner Life and Agency  30:04 Activism and External Locus of Control  32:31 Materialism and Human Nature  34:35 Masculine and Feminine Energies  38:27 Social Hierarchies and Dignity  39:36 Neurodivergence and Social Norms  50:25 Healing and Integration  52:38 Conclusion and Reflection  You can find Katie at:

@thejourney_inward

www.journeysober.com

www.thejourneyinward.coach

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